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The legislation is hoped to develop affordable and well qualified opportunities for individuals who are seeking to become wildlife and zoo veterinarians, spur job growth and promote robust public health policy.
In a press release from Representative Hastings' office, Hastings said "Wildlife and zoo veterinarians are the primary source of essential health care for and management of wild animals in their natural habitat and in captivity. Not only do they preserve natural resources and animal lives, but they help protect human health by preventing, detecting and responding to exotic and dangerous diseases."
"My bill will create new positions for wildlife and zoo veterinarians and limit the amount of educational debt for students while providing incentives to study and practice wildlife and zoo veterinary medicine. My legislation will also advance education by helping schools develop pilot curricula specializing in wildlife and zoo veterinary medicine and by expanding the number of practical training programs available to students," added Hastings.
The ARAV encourages its members to contact their HR Representative and ask them to become a co-sponsor of H.R. 4497.
You can read the entire bill here.
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